Caffeine in late afternoon, early evening can disrupt sleep
A study of 12 healthy normal sleepers in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine looked at caffeine’s effects on sleep taken 0, 3 or 6 hours before going to bed
Late afternoon and early evening caffeine can disrupt sleep at night
A new study shows that caffeine consumption even six hours before bedtime can have significant, disruptive effects on sleep.
Study finds a strong genetic influence on child sleep behavior
A study of 132 adolescent twins with a mean age of 12 years – 66 monozygotic and dizygotic pairs – found that there is a strong genetic influence on the sleep-wake patterns of children.
Snoring and sleep apnea in preschool children impacts quality of life
study of children between the ages of 3 and 5 years shows that preschool children with sleep-disordered breathing – either primary snoring or mild obstructive sleep apnea - had consistently poorer quality of life than control children, based on parent ratings.
Combining bright light with melatonin produces greater advance in circadian timing
A study in the November issue of the journal Sleep shows that morning bright light combined with early evening melatonin induced a greater phase advance of the salivary dim light melatonin onset (DLMO) than either treatment alone.
HHS now accepting comments on Healthy People 2020
Sleep medicine professionals and sleep scientists have until Dec. 4 to provide public input to ensure that Healthy People 2020 continues to emphasize the importance of healthy sleep as a public health priority.
Members save on new Maintenance of Certification opportunities
Use your member discount to save on MOC products including the 200-Epoch Scoring Reviews. With a new review available every month you can practice scoring sleep stages, arousals, limb movements, and respiratory events followed by an opportunity to review difficult areas with a video from the gold standard scorer.
Showcase your findings at SLEEP 2014 – submit today
You are invited to submit an abstract or session proposal for SLEEP 2014. Presenters have the opportunity to share their scientific findings and practice methods with leading sleep clinicians and researchers from around the globe.
View the Sleep Medicine Trends video
Get an inside look at the Arizona Biltmore and learn more about the Sleep Medicine Trends 2014: Emerging Clinical and Business Topics course by viewing the course video on the Sleep Medicine Trends Page.
AASM partners with CDC to address chronic sleep loss epidemic
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a new project to increase awareness of sleep illness and the importance of sufficient sleep.
Hypnogram: AASM partners with CDC to promote healthy sleep
I’m pleased to announce that the AASM is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to create the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project. Through a five-year cooperative agreement, the AASM will develop and implement the project to reduce the staggering national burden of poor sleep health and sleep illness.
Demand for primary care physicians and specialists to jump significantly by 2025
The demand for both primary and specialty care physicians will exceed the number of such physicians available to meet those needs by 2025, according to a new Health Affairs study.
2012 PQRS feedback reports now available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted feedback reports for providers who submitted Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) data for dates of service between Jan. 1 – Dec 31, 2012.
AASM physician receives fellow member status
Fellow status in the AASM is a unique honor which recognizes special competency in sleep medicine and significant contributions to the field.
Deadline extended! Apply to be a host site for the 2014 Mini-Fellowship for International Scholars
The deadline has been extended to Friday, Nov. 8 to apply to be a host site for the 2014 Mini-Fellowship Program for International Scholars.
Renew your 2014 AASM membership today
In 2013 the AASM has brought its members the Resource Library App, a Quality Measures Task Force, and updates to the Scoring Manual. On top of the ongoing efforts to keep sleep medicine professionals up to date by providing access to educational, networking, and professional development opportunities.
Showcase your findings at SLEEP 2014
The SLEEP 2014 call for abstracts and session proposals sites are now open.
Space is limited for Sleep Medicine Trends 2014
Join us at one of our most popular courses Sleep Medicine Trends 2014: Emerging Clinical and Business Topics on Feb. 21-23, 2014.
LifeWatch earns Approved OCST Supplier designation
Congratulations to LifeWatch, which recently earned the Approved OCST Supplier designation from the AASM.
AHRQ requests comments on insomnia diagnosis and treatment in primary care
As part of its Effective Health Care Program, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking public comments on the draft key questions that will provide the framework for a proposed research report, Insomnia Disorder: Diagnosis and Management Outside of Sleep Medicine Clinics.
Provide public comments on sleep health for Healthy People 2020
From Nov. 13 to Dec. 4, sleep medicine professionals and sleep scientists have a brief window of opportunity to provide public input to ensure that Healthy People 2020 continues to emphasize the importance of healthy sleep as a public health priority.
Study links snoring and sleepiness with incident heart disease in older adults
According to a study in the Nov. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP, self-reported habitual snoring associated with daytime sleepiness increases the risk of future cardiovascular disease among older adults.
Snoring during pregnancy is a risk factor for adverse delivery outcomes
A study of 1,673 pregnant women in their third trimester found that 9 percent reported chronic snoring before and during pregnancy, which was a risk factor for elective cesarean delivery (odds ratio = 2.25) and small-for-gestational age (OR = 1.65)
Forecasting the future of sleep technology
A survey of 107 program directors of nationally accredited polysomnography, electroneurodiagnostic technology, and respiratory care educational programs assessed the community and educational needs for sleep technologists.
‘Doc fix’ legislation could be in jeopardy
A permanent solution to the annual cuts to Medicare physician reimbursement rates through the sustainable growth rate formula "doc fix" may be in jeopardy due to upcoming budget negotiations.